Kathy Hilton is giving fans an update on Kyle Richards and Dorit Kemsley’s complicated friendship, and it sounds like the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars are still struggling to find common ground.
Despite years of friendship and several attempts to move past their differences, Kathy admits that Kyle and Dorit’s relationship continues to change depending on the day.
And while Kathy loves both women, even she is having trouble keeping track of where things stand.
During an interview with US weekly at her annual Holiday Pajama Party on November 5, Kathy was asked about the current state of Kyle and Dorit’s friendship as the cast continues filming Season 16.
Her response suggested that the two women still haven’t found lasting stability in their relationship.
“It’s up and down. It’s up and down. It’s up and down,” Kathy revealed.
Although she acknowledged the ongoing tension, Kathy made it clear that she cares deeply about both women and believes there is still love between them.
“I love them both so much, and I know that they do,” she explained.
But Kathy also pointed out that Dorit has changed considerably in recent years, particularly as she navigates the breakdown of her marriage to PK Kemsley.
“The thing is, Dorit has come into her own now,” Kathy said.
She suggested that the challenges Dorit has experienced may have helped her become more confident and independent.
“Maybe she needed to go through that. I love her. She’s a wonderful mother. She’s got a heart of gold. I just adore her.”
Despite Kathy’s affection for Dorit, she admitted that the friendship between the two Housewives remains unpredictable.
“They go through things, and then things get better, and then they don’t, and then they do,” Kathy explained. “It’s hard to keep up.”
The comments are particularly interesting considering how much Kyle and Dorit’s friendship has changed over the past several seasons.
Once considered two of the closest friends on RHOBH, their relationship began deteriorating as both women navigated significant changes in their personal lives.
Kyle’s separation from Mauricio Umansky and Dorit’s subsequent split from PK created a difficult period for both women.
However, instead of their shared experiences bringing them closer together, their friendship became increasingly strained.
During Season 14, Dorit confronted Kyle over what she believed was a lack of support and honesty within their relationship.
Dorit felt that Kyle had been dismissive of their friendship and questioned why Kyle appeared to be distancing herself.
Their disagreements escalated after Kyle admitted to exchanging messages with PK following his separation from Dorit.
Although Kyle maintained that the communication was innocent, Dorit questioned why her longtime friend was maintaining contact with her estranged husband while their own relationship was suffering.
The tension led to several heated confrontations, with Dorit becoming increasingly vocal about feeling unsupported by Kyle.
The situation also marked a noticeable change in Dorit’s approach to conflict.
Previously, Dorit had frequently attempted to smooth over disagreements within the group, but she began speaking more directly about her frustrations and refusing to back down when she felt wronged.
Kathy’s latest comments appear to reflect that shift.
By saying Dorit has “come into her own,” Kathy suggested that her friend’s recent personal challenges have contributed to a newfound sense of independence.
Dorit’s divorce from PK has also become increasingly contentious, with the former couple facing disagreements over finances and custody of their two children.
Despite those challenges, Kathy praised Dorit’s character and parenting, making it clear that she remains supportive of her.
Interestingly, Kathy also revealed that she isn’t always fully aware of what happens between Kyle and Dorit during filming.
The RHOBH friend explained that even when she visits Kyle, the presence of production cameras can make it difficult to have the kind of private conversations they might normally share.
“I went to Kyle’s to film the other day. We’re mic’d. I can’t be talking about, ‘So, what happened the other night?’” Kathy explained.
She also revealed that many of the women had not seen one another since the cast’s trip to Lake Tahoe.
“And most of them haven’t seen each other since the Tahoe trip,” she added.
The revelation suggests that the group hasn’t necessarily had an opportunity to resolve every disagreement that unfolded during the getaway.
Kathy’s comments also offer insight into the challenges of filming a reality show when cast members are dealing with complicated friendships.
Although Kathy is Kyle’s sister and has her own relationship with Dorit, she isn’t present for every conversation or argument.
And when she does see the women, cameras are often rolling.
As a result, even someone as close to the situation as Kathy may not know exactly what happened during an earlier confrontation.
The Tahoe trip could prove to be an important part of Season 16, particularly if the women left the getaway with unresolved issues.
However, Kathy did not reveal specific arguments from the trip or explain what caused the latest fluctuations in Kyle and Dorit’s friendship.
Her comments come as RHOBH prepares for another season featuring returning cast members and several new personalities.
Leah Remini and Tracy Tutor have joined the franchise, bringing new relationships and perspectives into an already complicated group.
Kathy recently praised both women for entering the cast confidently, revealing that some of the more established Housewives appeared surprised by their willingness to speak up.
“They came in strong,” Kathy said during a separate interview with Us Weekly.
“They’re not intimidated by these girls that have been there for years.”
She also suggested that the newcomers have already disrupted some of the cast’s familiar dynamics.
“Let’s just put it this way — every single person’s feathers are ruffled [and] tied,” Kathy remarked.